Pharmacist

do not make that mistake.if she likes bio or chem, better be an engineer,free to roam the world.or even can consider academia.academics internationally is not boring anymore.definitely more exciting than being stuck in a crummy hospital or pharmacy being spat at by doctors everyday.unless u r hoping that she plays second fiddle and marry a rich doctor.take it from me.i know.graduated from the premier pharmacy in malaysia.5 yrs experience.no long term career prospect for pharmacy in sight.

[lavenderguy]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

do not make that mistake.if she likes bio or chem, better be an engineer,free to roam the world.or even can consider academia.academics internationally is not boring anymore.definitely more exciting than being stuck in a crummy hospital or pharmacy being spat at by doctors everyday.unless u r hoping that she plays second fiddle and marry a rich doctor.take it from me.i know.graduated from the premier pharmacy in malaysia.5 yrs experience.no long term career prospect for pharmacy in sight.

currently, u r in singapore/malaysia??

Originally Posted by Rick

My daughter is taking the O level this year. She likes Bio & Chem and am thinking sending her to USA to do pharmacy degree.

After reading all these postings, really need to think twice. Is it worth to study pharmacy?

If you intend to send your daughter overseas to study pharmacy, it's an excellent move.

US Pharmacy is a straight pharmD if I'm not wrong and the degree is recognised everywhere, unlike in sg, the pharmacy degree is only recognised in sg and msia.

It'll also be better if she doesn't come back to sg. Stay in US and work in the R&D for pharmaceutical companies. That's where the money are.

Hi,

I am not a Pharmacist. But my wife and close friends are trained/qualified Pharmacists.
From a conversationalist/bystander's perspective, the role of Pharmacist in SG is underated. [As compared to AU/US, where Pharmacist have 'dispensing' rights. The general impression is that in those countries, Pharmacist are as well regarded/respected as medical Doctors.]

Slowly by surely the 'situation' is changing in SG for the better. [It will take some more time before heading towards the right direction to emulate the 'separation of duty'. Think in terms of Gross Profit (GP) from drugs dispensed and the muddle 'grey' areas between generic vs branded being pushed/dispensed/advocated. Offhand, I have the impression that Dr in AU/US are not allowed to specify the brand. They must state Paracetamol (drug name/compound) rather than 'Panadol'.]

In my recent memory/conversation with Taiwanese associates, they seem to have followed the US/AU model.

In terms of prospect (in SG), my wife and her close group of classmates are in the Pharma industry. [They have served their time during Pre-reg and beyond. Good learning experience and for them to gain some humanity. They need to deal with people from various walks of life while in Hospital/Polyclinic/Retail. On my part/contribution, I had to carry the tome of 'Drug information' when she was on-call (hospital) duty during the scheduled weekends. I viewed it as another/extra form of 'National Service' then!!!]

In gist, first degree is only a start. There is a 'trained' pharmacist holding CEO position in the hospital. [Skeptics may argued based on the ratio of other professionals holding CEO positions.]


Fruits for thoughts.

Rgds,
'Pipeline'

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If you intend to send your daughter overseas to study pharmacy, it's an excellent move.

US Pharmacy is a straight pharmD if I'm not wrong and the degree is recognised everywhere, unlike in sg, the pharmacy degree is only recognised in sg and msia.

It'll also be better if she doesn't come back to sg. Stay in US and work in the R&D for pharmaceutical companies. That's where the money are.

Yes, there is indeed a ceo in hospital (one and only one) who is a phramacist. There are also a few pharmacists who hold high positions in pharma companies.

But these are the few successful ones who managed to break the trend.

Most pharmacists either remained as retail, clinical pharmacists, sales reps, r&d etc. Unless you are a specialist pharmacist. take the pharmD if you can if you are registered in sg. Otherwise be prepared to be a pharmacist all your life.

I know because I was a pharmacists and i certainly hated being one!

The few replies above are by me and i'm speaking from my own experience.

No prospects. Esecially for the guys.

[rick]

thanks for all the info, appreciate it.

my plan is to send her to USA to get a pharmacy degree, six years program, then 3 years in medicine.

O level can't do medicine degree right the way and I do not want her to do A level. A level sucks, I had gone thro' it and it is really sucks. Too much in depth and does not apply in university program.

After doing some research on Malaysia medicine twin program, I think it is better to send her to States.

can i know what is the average salary for pre-reg phamacist in retail pharmacies (guardian or watson)? and what is the average salary for the following year?
currently i got job offer from one of these companies and your reply will help me a lot. thanks

Please please please research the australian pharmacist demand in 2012 and let me know if you'll still recommend.
Pharmacists are not highly respected in Australia unlike in the US where they have specialist pharmacist in different hospital departments.....
Pharmacist jobs are few nowadays and the pharmacy societies are trying to reframe the pharmacy practice in Au.
Please please my advice is DON"T STUDY PHARMACY!
THe salary of a pharmacist is no different to that of a supermarket person, serious! Please do your own research!
If you wanna study, I'd suggest dentist or doctor but need to undergo more training to be more qualified like specialist or orthodontist before your pay is higher than other professions such as electrician.....

Not joking and speaking from someone qualified in the pharmacy field in Australia......

Responsibilities:


Pharmacists provide a wide range of patient-oriented services to inpatients and outpatients.

Besides dispensing and counselling patients on their medications, they work closely with physicians to recommend and monitor patient drug therapy and provide drug information.

Using sound clinical knowledge, they will identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems, thus ensuring safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients.

Requirements:

Recognized Pharmacy Degree
Registered with Singapore Pharmacy Council
Minimum 1 year experience as registered Pharmacist
SG / SPR / MALAYSIAN are welcome

Please email to ginnyloh@ahr.com.sg